What I'm Loving Wednesday

I am linking up with Jamie for What I'm Loving Wednesday!

What I'm Loving - I am loving that Monday we had a snow day.  The day we should of been returning from Spring Break.

What I'm Loving - the wonderful memories we made while on Spring Break with our life group.

What I'm Loving - that my parents moved into their new house in Champaign.  We had a home cooked meal their on Sunday.

What I'm Loving - that we kept my cousin little girl on Monday.  She is such a sweetie -

 

 

 

What I'm Loving - that at school we have started 4th qt.  Summer is coming - about 8 weeks to go.........

 

Have a great Wednesday!!!!!!

Spring Break

    Today we went with the Zindars to Panama City Fl.  First I have to thank God that we are alive.  We were driving along enjoying the sights  and made it to Panama City and all of a sudden we saw a car accident in front of us.  Jimmy jumped out he is a firefighter and an EMT.

   State Troopers have released details on a bizarre and deadly crash that involved two parked cars. Troopers say 58-year-old  hit a trash can on Front Beach Road around 11:10 a.m. He kept going and slammed into a Honda Accord in the parking lot of the Latitude 29 condominiums, pushing it into another parked car.
Colton’s truck then hit a water line, gas line and a palm tree before finally coming to a stop.
"He was going 40 or 50 mph and never put on his brakes as far as I know,”  according to someone that witnessed the crash.
  A passenger in the Accord, was taken to Bay Medical Center where he died. Another passenger, of San Antonio, Texas is listed in serious condition. The driver of the Accord, 75-year-old suffered minor injuries. Colton was not hurt. Troopers are not sure why he drove off the road. Charges are pending

   It makes me remember that we are not guaranteed that we will be here tomorrow.  I can not imagine not being able to return Ashley to her grandma and grandpa.  It makes me stop and remember how precious our lives our.

   We had a wonderful day and we are so thankful for our day.  My heart aches for the people in the accident that were on vacation also and for there families.

 

 

 We went and ate at Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville.  It was lots of fun.  Ashley entertained herself while waiting for dinner by making - A for Ashley

 

 

 

TY made her eye glasses that she loved.

 



 

Then we walked along the shops - I could of stayed there all day and shopped- as we were walking there was a guy with a Parrot on the sidewalk.  Of course Ashley had to get close.

 

 

Then we came back to the house - hit the pool for a little bit - so glad we have a heated pool.  We also did some Karaoke around the pool.

 

 

This is Shelly up singing and we were clapping to the music.  Shelly can really sing....So it was an enjoyment to hear her.

 

 

Life does not get any better then this.

After that we decide to go out for a little while. Went to the outlet mall and went out for pizza and also went to a 31 yogurt bar.  Ashley loves her toppings. 

 

I can't believe the week is almost over!!!!!

 

I can't believe my parents move in 2 days from the house they have owned for 36 years. 

 

What I'm Loving Wednesday

I'm linking up with Jamie for What I'm Loving Wednesday.  I can't believe that it is almost April.

What I'm Loving -  our Spring Break trip to Destin - It's 73 degree here and 23 at home.

What I'm Loving - my friends that I am spending the week with.

 

 

What I'm Loving - that my parents are moving to Champaign this weekend.....  I can't believe it.  I am going to miss the house I grew up in.

 

 

 

What I'm Loving - my pride and joy Ashley - she has been doing really good on our trip

 



Destin 2013

The sun was out today.  It was 73 out and hardly any wind.  We just soaked up the rays.  My kind of life.

Today we also celebrated Sophia birthday.  Sophia turned 3 today.  Just think I celebrated my birthday Saturday in Destin and today Sophia.  We could not think of a better way to spend our birthdays!

We had the party around the pool.  Ashley did not make it to the party she was having a melt down and decide to take a nap.  Sharing is hard with lots of kids.

Tracey made the cake.  It turned out great - Sophia wanted a pink cross cake.

Then in the evening went down to the beach for some pictures.  I had to wake Ashley up for the outing.  We wanted a group photo to put on the wall of the house we are staying at.  Ashley and I were sporting the ILLINI in our pictures.

This is a group picture of the kids.  I just love them all!!!!

We are so lucky to have great friends in our lives......

Spring Break

    This is how Ashley traveled to Destin - She loves Grandpa's Nook.    The girls were wonderful on the drive to Destin....

 

 

 

This is the house we are staying in.  I have been thinking how will I ever be able to top this spring break?   Ashley is going to think this is the norm for Spring break - I think this is my first Spring Break trip.

This is the guest house that Drew and Shelly and Drew parents are staying in.  Underneath is the Tiki bar.

 

 

 

This is the bedroom Ashley picked out.  She is in heaven here.....

This is our pool at the house we are staying out.  Across the way is a hotel.

 

 

 

 Sunday Ashley spent the day in the pool.  She had me go out and get her goggles that also cover her nose - Ty and JD also have a pair.  She looks like a space man.  Yesterday and today she has had a bloody nose in the pool because she has been holding her nose when she swims and holding the her nose from the inside instead of the outside.



 

 

We also spent time at the beach that is in our backyard!  She wanted to wear those goggles.  I have news for her we are not taking them to Sholom this summer.

 

 

 

This is Ashley and Olivia enjoying their time on the beach.

 

 

Amanda , Ashley and Olivia.

 

 

 

I like this picture of the girls looking at the water.

 

   
I wish I would of got a picture of Ashley jumping the waves....  Remember Ashley has no fear.........

We also went to the outlet mall today.....  Ashley was a great Shopper she went with Shelly and Tracey and Kristy and I.  I am so thankful that she was so good - she might of had some practice shopping before.

I am so thankful Ashley is still going to sleep at 7:30 like she usually does.  If they did not say the pool was closed at night she would stay in it all night......

What I Loving Wednesday

 

 

I am linking up with Jamie my favorite part of Wednesday's!!!

I'm Loving - that my mom won 2013 staff award of the year at Parkland College where she works.  She is really and hard worker and goes out of her way to help others.

I'm Loving that we are 3 days away from Spring Break!!!!

I'm Loving that Saturday is my Birthday!!!!!

I'm Loving that we are starting a track club at Franklin.

I'm Loving that my family will be helping my parents move cause Ashley and I will be out of town.  Kind of sad that I will miss the big move.  Very blessed to have wonderful family that will help.

What I'm Loving Wednesday

I'm Loving - last week I signed Ashley up for Kindergarten.  Where does time go????

I'm Loving - next Friday Spring Break starts!!!!!

I'm Loving - that my parents sold there house in Rantoul and are buying a house in Champaign.....  They will be living in the same town as us.......


I'm Loving - that ISAT's are this week at schoool.......

Loving Wednesday

  I am linking up with Jamie for What I'm Loving Wednesday!  Its  so cold I am struggling a little bit today.......

I'm Loving - that last night we went and watched Sarah and Addison year for Danville.  They were playing where I went to High School.  This Friday they will be cheering at Central. Love that family is close that we can go see them cheer.

I'm Loving - that tonight is 8th grade night for volleyball. Last home game of the season!!!!  Go Knights!!!!

I'm Loving - that even thou its freezing out Spring Break is coming soon!!!!

Hope you have a wonderful day!!!!

Smoothies

   I am linking up with Raising Reagan  Good Eating Habits on the Run.  You could take these smoothies with you in the morning.

 

  Every Sunday night I get together with my Life Group last night Chad who owns a gym shared with us some of his smoothie recipes.  We all been working out mainly in group fitness classes.  The guys are having a biggest looser contest. 

  ****  I really hope when we go to Destin they are not all still dieting!!!!  I love to eat out and eat!!!!!!!

 

This is Jeannie pouring the smoothies in the little cups for us to try.  Yes that is me playing on twitter...

 

 

This is Chad in the back using the magic bullet making the smoothies.  Yes that would be my Sonic coke.  We were post to sacrifice something for Lent but I could not sacrifice my coke - I thought about it but I just can't do it.

 

I will share with you his smoothies - I have been buying almond milk - its pretty good.  LOL Ashley won't drink it says it tastes like nuts and that's only cause it has pictures of almonds on the cartoon.

 

They also make whey sugar - I am kind of interested in maybe getting that and using that when things call for sugar.  Wonder if you can tell a difference?

 

 

CAFE JAVA SMOOTHIE
8 oz water
2 oz 1% choc milk, skim milk, soy milk, or almond milk (this gives any shake a smoother texture)
1/4 cup ice (2 ice cubes if using large ice cube trays)
1 heaping tsp finely ground coffee of choice (decaf has been proven to help maintain hunger better than caffeinated)
1 packet or tsp whey low sugar substituted
1 scoop chocolate or vanilla whey protein
** frozen banana pieces, a tbsp oats, and 1 tsp flax (or 5 walnut pieces) will make this a complete break"fast" shake

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE
10 oz water
2 oz V8 fusion lite
1/4 cup ice (2 ice cubes if using large ice cube trays)
1 cup pineapple / mango mix
1 packet or tsp whey low sugar substituted
1 scoop vanilla whey protein

VERY BERRY SMOOTHIE
10 oz water
2 oz V8 fusion lite
1/4 cup ice (2 ice cubes if using large ice cube trays)
1 cup triple berry blend from SAMS Club
1 packet or tsp whey low sugar substituted
1 scoop vanilla whey protein

CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE SMOOTHIE
8 oz water
1/4 cup ice (2 ice cubes if using large ice cube trays)
1 tsp jello sugar free / fat free pudding mix
1 packet or tsp whey low sugar substituted
1 scoop chocolate whey protein

A tsp flax oil or 1 tbsp flax seed, 1 tbsp oats, yogurt (watch out for sugar content), or fiber supplement will make any smoothie more complete. However, I would advise not to add fiber to a post exercise shake as fiber will slow absorption, which is not desired post workout.


Happy Valentines Day

 

Happy Valentines Day!

 

 

 

   I should of took pictures all week.  We have been dressing in our Valentines clothes all week.  Ashley was so excited that today was Valentines day.  She picked out a Dora Balloon last night.

We had fun last night writing out  Valentines.

 
We had a great time tonight we got together with some of the other ingle moms from the day care.  One of the ladies there is a foster mom and is getting ready to adopt.  Its funny how much people have in common.  We just laughed and the kids run around playing.

 Today I got a special Valentine from my dad -  he surprised me with a gift card from a Spa in town.  I am so excited to go get a facial.

  I would say today was a pretty good day!!!!



 

 

 

 

I am linking up with Thursday Blog Hop. over a Nanny to Mommy and Mom in the USA.

What I'm Loving Wednesday

I'm Loving - that Ashley is so excited about Valentines Day...

I'm Loving - that Ashley has enough Valentines clothes to wear all week.  ( Thanks sheshemade and Zully)

I'm Loving - that our volleyball team won last night against Jefferson  7th and 8th grade.  That has not happened in a long time.  That both teams would beat Jefferson on the same night.

I'm Loving - that we have Monday off of school.  There is a book sale at the U of I. I am getting my hair colored.  Thinking about getting it cut to my ears.  Also have a foster care compliance visit on Monday.

I'm Loving - that its getting close to Spring Break...  Destin here we come!!!!!